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2018 SUMMARY Played every game up to the bye before a knee injury at training ended his season. The 22-year-old collected 30 disposals or more on four occasions and starred against St Kilda, with 31 disposals and 11 marks at half back. Blakely is continuing to grow in his new role at half-back, providing Freo with some crucial rebound from defence while continuing to win the football.

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The 21-year-old took his game to another level in 2017, holding his own in Fremantle’s midfield before starring in his move to half-back. Blakely polled Brownlow votes in five games before his season was cut short after dislocating his shoulder against GWS in round 19.

Played the bulk of the second half of the season for Freo, earning a NAB AFL Rising Star nomination in round 11. Won the prestigious Simpson Medal as the best on ground with 38 disposals in Peel’s Premiership win.

The highly regarded midfielder was among Peel Thunder's best in 2015. Debuted in round 23 against Port Adelaide.